How Intermittent Fasting Affects Muscle Gains

Intermittent fasting (IF) is an eating approach that involves extended periods of fasting to reduce calorie intake, aiming to enhance body composition and improve metabolic health. (1) While it’s well-known for aiding fat loss, could it also impact muscle growth? Dr. Layne Norton highlighted a 2025 study in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition investigating this phenomenon.  The study explored the effects of IF…

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